# Malaysia Records Over 14-Fold Surge in EV Adoption Since 2022 *Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 10:59:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)* ### English * **Rapid Adoption:** Annual EV usage in Malaysia grew to 44,813 units in 2025, a significant increase from 3,127 units in 2022. * **Policy Drivers:** Growth was fueled by import and excise duty exemptions for completely built-up (CBU) EVs from 2022 to 2025. * **Strategic Goals:** Under the National Automotive Policy 2020, Malaysia aims to become a regional hub for Next Generation Vehicles (NxGVs), with incentives focused on localizing battery, motor, and driver assistance system production. * **Charging Infrastructure:** As of December 31, 2025, 5,624 public EV charging stations were installed nationwide, reaching 56% of the national target. * **Industry Shift:** Following the expiration of tax exemptions for CBU imports at the end of 2025, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are transitioning toward local vehicle assembly. ### 中文 * **快速增长:** 马来西亚的年度电动汽车使用量从2022年的3,127辆激增至2025年的44,813辆。 * **政策推动:** 2022年至2025年期间,政府对整车进口(CBU)电动汽车实施的进口税和消费税豁免是增长的主要动力。 * **战略目标:** 根据《2020年国家汽车政策》,马来西亚旨在成为下一代汽车(NxGV)的生产与出口枢纽,并鼓励电池、电机及先进驾驶辅助系统的本土化生产。 * **充电设施:** 截至2025年12月31日,全国已安装5,624个公共电动汽车充电桩,达到既定目标的56%。 * **行业转型:** 随着CBU进口免税政策于2025年底到期,原始设备制造商(OEM)正逐步转向本地化组装。